The Smallest Kingdom
Author: Michael Fraser
Publisher: Royal Botanic Gardens Kew
Published: 2011
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781842463895
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe Smallest Kingdom is an illustrated account of the botanical exploration of South Africa's Cape Floral Kingdom and the plants that this region has given to the gardens of the world over the last four centuries. Over Kew's 250 year history, Cape plants and their collectors have contributed greatly to the establishment of the Royal Botanic Gardens,Kew as the pre-eminent centre for botanical research. The book is illustrated throughout with full colour botanical paintings, and will appeal to conservationists, gardeners, botanists, historians, botanical artists, naturalists, and visitors to the Cape.